[Slang] CUT TO THE CHASE. - Learn Why Speakers Often Cut to the Chase

Get straight to the point.

The phrase "Cut to the chase" is a film industry term originally used to mean moving to a chase scene, skipping the slower parts of the plot. Today, it’s used more broadly to suggest getting directly to the important or interesting part of a conversation without meandering through unnecessary details.

Example Sentences

1. Just stop beating around the bush and cut to the chase already.

   The speaker tells someone to stop being indirect and get to the main point.

2. We don't have all day, let's cut to the chase, what do you need?

   The speaker suggests that since they don't have a lot of time, they should get straight to what is needed.

3. Can you just cut to the chase? Because I can't handle these long meetings.

   The speaker asks if the other person can get to the main point because they can't handle long meetings.